Paradyne 6218-I1 User Manual

6218-I1 Wireless Router

User’s Guide

Document No. 6218-A2-GB23-00

September 2005

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reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without
obligation of Paradyne Corporation to notify any person of such revision or changes.

Changes and enhancements to the product and to the information herein will be documented and issued as a new
release to this manual.

Warranty, Sales, Service, and Training Information

Contact your local sales representative, service representative, or distributor directly for any help needed. For additional
information concerning warranty, sales, service, repair, installation, documentation, training, distributor locations, or
Paradyne worldwide office locations, use one of the following methods:

 Internet: Visit the Paradyne World Wide Web site at www.paradyne.com. (Be sure to register your warranty at

www.paradyne.com/warranty.)

 Telephone: Call our automated system to receive current information by fax or to speak with a company

representative.

— Within the U.S.A., call 1-800-795-8004

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Hotwire, the Hotwire logo, iMarc, Jetstream, MVL, NextEDGE, Net to Net Technologies, OpenLane, Paradyne, the
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Important Safety Instructions

1. Read and follow all warning notices and instructions marked on the product or included in the manual.

2. Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product and to
protect it from overheating, these slots and openings must not be blocked or covered.

3. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord and do not locate the product where persons will walk on the power
cord.

4. Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous high
voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

5. General purpose cables are used with this product for connection to the network. Special cables, which may be
required by the regulatory inspection authority for the installation site, are the responsibility of the customer. Use a
UL Listed, CSA certified, minimum No. 24 AWG line cord for connection to the Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
network.

6. When installed in the final configuration, the product must comply with the applicable Safety Standards and
regulatory requirements of the country in which it is installed. If necessary, consult with the appropriate regulatory
agencies and inspection authorities to ensure compliance.

7. A rare phenomenon can create a voltage potential between the earth grounds of two or more buildings. If products
installed in separate buildings are interconnected, the voltage potential may cause a hazardous condition. Consult
a qualified electrical consultant to determine whether or not this phenomenon exists and, if necessary, implement
corrective action prior to interconnecting the products.

8. Input power to this product must be provided by one of the following: (1) a UL Listed/CSA certified power source
with a Class 2 or Limited Power Source (LPS) output for use in North America, or (2) a certified transformer, with a
Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) output having a maximum of 240 VA available, for use in the country of
installation.

9. In addition, since the equipment is to be used with telecommunications circuits, take the following precautions:

— Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

— Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.

— Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the

network interface.

— Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

— Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of

electric shock from lightning.

— Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

CE Marking

When the product is marked with the CE mark on the equipment label, a supporting Declaration of Conformity may be
downloaded from the Paradyne World Wide Web site at www.paradyne.com. Select Library → Technical Manuals →

CE Declarations of Conformity.

FCC Part 15 Declaration

An FCC Declaration of Conformity may be downloaded from the Paradyne World Wide Web site at www.paradyne.com.
Select Support -> Technical Manuals -> Declarations of Conformity.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

The authority to operate this equipment is conditioned by the requirement that no modifications will be made to the
equipment unless the changes or modifications are expressly approved by the responsible party.

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Notice to Users of the United States Telephone Network

The following notice applies to versions of the modem that have been FCC Part 68 approved.

This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the Administrative Council for
Terminal Attachment (ACTA). On the bottom side of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a
product identifier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. If requested, this number must be provided to the Telephone
Company.

This equipment is intended to connect to the Public Switched Telephone Network through a Universal Service Order
Code (USOC) type RJ11C jack. A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone
network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant
telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It has been designed to be connected to a compatible
modular jack that is also compliant.

The Ringer Equivalence Number (or REN) is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a
telephone line. Excessive RENs on a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming
call. In most but not all areas, the sum of RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that
may be connected to a line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the local Telephone Company. The REN for this
product is part of the product identifier that has the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. The digits represented by ## are the
REN without a decimal point. For example, 03 represents a REN of 0.3.

If the modem causes harm to the telephone network, the Telephone Company will notify you in advance that temporary
discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice is not practical, the Telephone Company will notify the
customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is
necessary.

The Telephone Company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the
operation of the equipment. If this happens, the Telephone Company will provide advance notice in order for you to
make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service. If trouble is experienced with the modem, refer to the
repair and warranty information in this document.

If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the Telephone Company may request that you disconnect
the equipment until the problem is resolved.

The user may make no repairs to the equipment.

Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission, public service
commission or corporation commission for information.

If the site has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of the modem
does not disable the alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your
Telephone Company or a qualified installer.

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Notice to Users of the Canadian Telephone Network

NOTICE: This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications. This is
confirmed by the registration number. The abbreviation IC before the registration number signifies that registration was
performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met. It
does not imply that Industry Canada approved the equipment.

NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this terminal equipment is labeled on the equipment. The REN
assigned to each terminal equipment provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be
connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject
only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed five.

If your equipment is in need of repair, contact your local sales representative, service representative, or distributor
directly.

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CANADA - EMI NOTICE:

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du règlement sur le matérial brouilleur du
Canada.

Japan Notices

This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for
Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio or
television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use
the equipment according to the instruction manual.

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Contents

About This Guide

1 Introduction

 Document Purpose and Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

 Document Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

 Product-Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi

 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

 Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

 Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

2 Hardware Installation and PC Setup

 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

 Connecting the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

 Configuring Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Windows ME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Windows 95 and Windows 98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Windows NT 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

 Logging in to Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

3 Device Information

 Status Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

 WAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

 LAN Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

 WAN Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

 ATM Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

 ADSL Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

 ADSL BER Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

 Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

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 ARP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

4 Quick Setup

 Quick Setup with Auto-Connect Enabled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

 Quick Setup with Auto-Connect Disabled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

5 Advanced Setup

 WAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

 Local Area Network (LAN) Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

 NAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

 Port Triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

 DMZ Host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

 Firewall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11

 Port Mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15

 Quality of Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16

 Routing – Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17

 Routing – Static Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18

 Routing – RIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19

 DNS Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20

 Dynamic DNS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20

 ADSL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22

 DSL Advanced Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23

 Tone Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24

Add Function – ATM PVC Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Connection Type Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

WAN Setup - Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Remove Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

WAN Setup Finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

Virtual Servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

IP Filtering – Outgoing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11

IP Filtering – Incoming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12

Firewall – MAC Filtering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13

Modulation Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22

Phone Line Pair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22

Capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23

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6 Diagnostics

7 Management

Contents

 Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25

Wireless - Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25

Wireless - Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25

Wireless - MAC Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27

Wireless - Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28

Wireless - Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28

 Testing the DSL Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

 Saving and Restoring the Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

 Backing Up Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

 Restoring Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

 Restoring Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

 System Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6

View System Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7

Configure System Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8

 SNMP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9

 Internet Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10

 Access Control – Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11

 Access Control – IP Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11

 Access Control – Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12

 Update Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13

 Reboot Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14

A Specifications

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About This Guide

Document Purpose and Intended Audience

This guide contains detailed information about the 6218-I1 router. It is intended for
all users of the router.

Document Summary

Section Description

Chapter 1, Introduction Describes the features of the router.

Chapter 2, Hardware
Installation and PC Setup

Chapter 3, Device Information Explains how to use the web interface to obtain

Chapter 4, Quick Setup Describes the Quick Setup configuration process.

Chapter 5, Advanced Setup Describes configuration of the advanced router

Chapter 6, Diagnostics Describes the test screen.

Chapter 7, Management Describes the management functions of the router,

Appendix A, Specifications Lists the specifications of the router.

Index Lists key terms, concepts, and sections in alphabetical

A master glossary of terms and acronyms used in Paradyne documents is
available online at www.paradyne.com. Select Support → Technical Manuals →

Technical Glossary.

Shows how to connect the router and set up your PC to
manage the router.

statistics and other information about the router.

features.

including backing up and restoring configuration
settings, viewing the system log, configuraing access
control, and upgrading software.

order.

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Product-Related Documents

Complete documentation for Paradyne products is available online at
www.paradyne.com. Select Support → Technical Manuals.

To order a paper copy of a Paradyne document, or to speak with a sales
representative, please call 1-727-530-2000.

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Introduction

Introduction

Features

1

Congratulations on becoming the owner of a 6218 wireless router.

This User’s Guide will show you how to set up the router, and how to customize its
configuration to get the most out of this product.

The 6218 router has the following features:

 Built-in Asynchronous Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) modem which offers

G.dmt, G.lite, T1.413, ADSL2, Annex L, and ADSL2+ to meet different linking
speeds from your Internet Service Provider (ISP)

 Four 10/100BaseT Ethernet ports to provide Internet connectivity to

computers on your Local Area Network (LAN)

 802.11g Wi-Fi wireless support to provide Internet connectivity to all wireless

devices on your LAN

 Easy-to-use configuration program accessible through a standard web

browser

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System Requirements

In order to use the 6218 wireless router for Internet access, you must have the
following:

 ADSL service subscription from your ISP

 A PC with:

— An Ethernet 10/100BaseT network interface card

— A processor equivalent to or faster than a Pentium II 133 MHz

— 32 MB RAM or greater

— Windows 95b, 98, 98SE, 2000, ME, NT, or XP (Note: Windows 95 requires

— (Optional) An Ethernet hub or switch, if you wish to connect the router to

— For system configuration using the supplied web-based program: a web

the installation of the Winsock program, not included.)

several computers on an Ethernet network.

browser such as Internet Explorer Version 6.0 or later. Netscape is not
supported.

Parts List

In addition to this document, your 6218 wireless router should come with the
following:

 6218 wireless router

 Power adapter

 Ethernet cable (RJ45, straight-through type)

 Phone cable (RJ11)

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Front Panel

1. Introduction

The front panel contains LED indicators that show the status of the unit.

AP

xDSL LINK

xDSL ACT

LAN1

LAN2

LAN3

ALARM

LAN4

POWER

05-17713

Figure 1-1. Front Panel LEDs

Table 1-1. Front Panel Label and LEDs

Label Color Function

xDSL LNK Green On: ADSL link is established.

Flashing: ADSL link is established and active.

Off: No ADSL link.

xDSL ACT Green Off: No PPP connection is established or the connection is

not used.

Blinking: a PPP connection is being attempted.

Solid: A PPP connection is established.

Flickering: There is activity over the link.

LAN 1–4 Green On: The Ethernet interface is successfully connected to a

device through the LAN port.

Flashing: Data transfer at LAN connection

Off: No LAN link

ALARM Red On: ADSL is not connected.

Off: ADSL is connected.

POWER Green On: Unit is powered on.

Off: Unit is powered off.

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Rear Panel

ON/OFF

POWER

DEFAULT

RESET

LAN4

LAN3

LAN2

LAN1

LINE

CONSOLE

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Figure 1-2. Back Panel

The rear panel contains the ports for the router's data and power connections.

Table 1-2. Rear Panel Labels and Connectors

Label Function

LINE Connects to your ADSL line

LAN 1–4 Connects the router to Ethernet devices on your LAN, such

as your PC's Ethernet port, or the uplink port on a hub or
switch

RESET/DEFAULT To reset the router to its default settings

POWER Connects to the supplied power adapter

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Overview

This chapter provides basic instructions for connecting the router to a computer or
a LAN and to the Internet using DSL. The first part provides instructions to set up
the hardware, and the second part describes how to prepare your PC for use with
the router.

It is assumed that you have already subscribed to DSL service with your Internet
service provider (ISP).

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Connecting the Hardware

Shut down your PC and any other equipment before connecting it to the router. To
connect your router:

Procedure

1. Verify that the router’s power switch is in the Off (outward) position. Verify that
any PCs and other LAN devices you will attach (such as hubs or switches) are
turned off.

2. Use the provided modular phone cable to connect the LINE jack of the router
to your RJ11 wall jack.

3. Use the provided Ethernet cable to connect your computer to the router.
Attach one end of the Ethernet cable to one of the LAN ports on the back of
the router and connect the other end to the Ethernet port or Network Interface
Card (NIC) in your PC.

Connect any other PCs, hubs, and switches to the remaining LAN ports. Either
a crossover or a straight-through Ethernet cable can be used: the router
determines the type of signal required.

4. Connect the cylindrical power plug into the POWER connector on the back of
the device. Next:

— If you have a wall-mount adapter, plug the AC adapter into a wall outlet or

a power strip.

— If you have a table-top adapter, use the AC power cord to connect the

adapter to a wall outlet or power strip.

The supplied power adapter may look different than the one illustrated here.

5. Turn on your PC and any other LAN devices, such as hubs or switches.

6. Turn on the router using its power switch.

7. Verify that the router's LEDs are illuminated as shown in Ta bl e 2 -1 .

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ON/OFF

POWER

RESET

DEFAULT

LAN4

LAN3

LAN2

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LAN1

CONSOLE

LINE

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Figure 2-1. Hardware Installation

Table 2-1. LED Indicators

This LED . . . Should be:

POWER Solid green to indicate that the device is turned on. If this light is not

on, check if the power adapter is attached to the router and plugged
into an AC power source.

STATUS Solid green to indicate that the router can communicate with your ISP

via ADSL, or flashing when the router is trying to connect to your ISP.

ACTIVITY Flashing when the device is sending or receiving data over the ADSL

connection.

LAN Solid green to indicate that the device can communicate with your PC

via Ethernet, or flashing when the router is sending or receiving data
over Ethernet.

If the LEDs are illuminated as expected, the router is working properly.

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Configuring Your Computer

Before you can access the router over the LAN you have to configure your PC's
TCP/IP address to be 192.168.1.x (where x is any number between 3 and 254),
with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. Your router's default IP address is

192.168.1.1.

If you know the version of Windows that you use, go to the appropriate section
below to learn how to set the IP address of your PC. To determine the version of
Windows running on your PC, click on the Windows Start button, then click on
Run... in the Start menu. Type winver in the Open selection box and click on OK.

Figure 2-2. Windows Run Dialog

The Windows version is displayed.

Figure 2-3. Windows Version

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Windows XP

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1. In the Windows task bar, click on the Start button, and then click on Control
Panel.

2. Double-click on the Network Connections icon.

3. In the LAN or High-Speed Internet window, right-click on the icon
corresponding to your network interface card (NIC), and select Properties.
(Often this icon is labeled Local Area Connection). The Local Area Connection
dialog box displays with a list of currently installed network items.

4. Ensure that the check box to the left of the item labeled Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP) is checked, and click on Properties.

Figure 2-4. Network Connections (Windows XP)

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Figure 2-5. Local Area Connection Properties (Windows XP)

5. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, click on the radio
button labeled Use the following IP address. Type an address between

192.168.1.3 and 192.168.1.254 in the IP Address field (192.168.1.20 is shown
here as an example) and 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet Mask field.

Figure 2-6. TCP/IP Properties (Windows XP)

6. Click on OK twice to confirm your changes, and close the Control Panel.

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1. In the Windows task bar, click on the Start button, point to Settings, and then
click on Control Panel.

2. Double-click on the Network and Dial-up Connections icon.

3. In the Network and Dial-up Connections window, right-click on the Local Area
Connection icon, and then select Properties.

The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box display a list of currently
installed network components. If the list includes Internet Protocol (TCP/IP),
the protocol has already been enabled; skip to Step 10.

4. If Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) does not appear as an installed component, click
on Install.

5. In the Select Network Component Type dialog box, select Protocol, and then
click on Add.

6. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the Network Protocols list, and then click
on OK.

You may be prompted to install files from your Windows 2000 installation CD
or other medium. Follow the instructions to install the files.

Windows ME

7. If prompted, click on OK to restart your computer with the new settings.

8. After restarting your PC, double-click on the Network and Dial-up Connections
icon in the Control Panel.

9. In Network and Dial-up Connections window, right-click on the Local Area
Connection icon, and then select Properties.

10. In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, select Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP), and then click on Properties.

11. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, click on the radio
button labeled Use the following IP address. Type an address between

192.168.1.3 and 192.168.1.254 in the IP Address field and 255.255.255.0 in
the Subnet Mask field.

12. Click on OK twice to confirm and save your changes, and then close the
Control Panel.

1. In the Windows task bar, click on the Start button, point to Settings, and then
click on Control Panel.

2. Double-click on the Network and Dial-up Connections icon.

3. In the Network and Dial-up Connections window, right-click on the Network
icon, and then select Properties.

The Network Properties dialog box displays a list of currently installed network
components. If the list includes Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), the protocol has
already been enabled; skip to Step 11.

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4. If Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) does not appear as an installed component, click
on Add.

5. In the Select Network Component Type dialog box, select Protocol, and then
click on Add.

6. Select Microsoft in the Manufacturers box.

7. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the Network Protocols list, and then click
on OK.

You may be prompted to install files from your Windows Me installation CD or
other media. Follow the instructions to install the files.

8. If prompted, click on OK to restart your computer with the new settings.

9. After restarting your PC, double-click on the Network and Dial-up Connections
icon in the Control Panel.

10. In Network and Dial-up Connections window, right-click on the Network icon,
and then select Properties.

11. In the Network Properties dialog box, select TCP/IP, and then click on
Properties.

12. In the TCP/IP Settings dialog box, click on the radio button labeled Use the
following IP address. Type an address between 192.168.1.3 and

192.168.1.254 in the IP Address field and 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet Mask
field.

13. Click on OK twice to confirm and save your changes, and then close the
Control Panel.

Windows 95 and Windows 98

1. In the Windows task bar, click on the Start button, point to Settings, and then
click on Control Panel.

2. Double-click on the Network icon.

The Network dialog box displays a list of currently installed network
components. If the list includes TCP/IP, the protocol has already been
enabled. Skip to step 9.

3. If TCP/IP does not appear as an installed component, click on Add. The Select
Network Component Type dialog box appears.

4. Select Protocol, and then click on Add.

The Select Network Protocol dialog box appears.

5. Click on Microsoft in the Manufacturers list box, and then click on TCP/IP in
the Network Protocols list box.

6. Click on OK to return to the Network dialog box, and then click on OK again.

You may be prompted to install files from your Windows 95/98 installation CD.
Follow the instructions to install the files.

7. Click on OK to restart the PC and complete the TCP/IP installation.

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Windows NT 4.0

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8. After restarting your PC, open the Control Panel window, and then click on the
Network icon.

9. Select the network component labeled TCP/IP, and then click on Properties.

If you have multiple TCP/IP listings, select the listing associated with your
network card or adapter.

10. In the TCP/IP Properties dialog box, click on the IP Address tab.

11. Click in the radio button labeled Use the following IP address. Type an address
between 192.168.1.3 and 192.168.1.254 in the IP Address field and

255.255.255.0 in the Subnet Mask field.

12. Click on OK twice to confirm and save your changes. You will be prompted to
restart Windows. Click on Yes.

1. In the Windows NT task bar, click on the Start button, point to Settings, and
then click on Control Panel.

2. In the Control Panel window, double click on the Network icon.

3. In the Network dialog box, click on the Protocols tab.

The Protocols tab displays a list of currently installed network protocols. If the
list includes TCP/IP, the protocol has already been enabled. Skip to Step 9.

4. If TCP/IP does not appear as an installed component, click on Add.

5. In the Select Network Protocol dialog box, select TCP/IP, and then click on
OK.

You may be prompted to install files from your Windows NT installation CD or
other medium. Follow the instructions to install the files.

After all files are installed, a window appears to inform you that a TCP/IP
service called DHCP can be set up to dynamically assign IP information.

6. Click on Yes to continue, and then click on OK, if prompted, to restart your
computer.

7. After restarting your PC, open the Control Panel window, and then double-click
on the Network icon.

8. In the Network dialog box, click on the Protocols tab.

9. In the Protocols tab, select TCP/IP, and then click on Properties.

10. In the Microsoft TCP/IP Properties dialog box, click on the radio button labeled
Use the following IP address. Type an address between 192.168.1.3 and

192.168.1.254 in the IP Address field and 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet Mask
field.

11. Click on OK twice to confirm and save your changes, and then close the
Control Panel.

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Logging in to Your Router

This section shows how to connect to the router's web interface, configure
settings, and observe some statistics of your Internet connection.

1. Open your Web browser, and type the following URL in the address/location
box, and press Enter:

http://192.168.1.1

This is the default IP address for the LAN port on the router.

A login screen appears.

Figure 2-7. Login Screen

If you have problem connecting to the router, verify that your PC is properly
configured within the subnet of the router's default IP address 192.168.1.1.
Setup is described in Configuring Your Computer on page 2-4.

2. Enter your user name and password, and then click on OK to display the home
page of the router's web interface. There are two default user name and
password combinations:

Table 2-2. Default User Names and Passwords

User Name Password Capability

user user Can display device status, but cannot change or save

configuration options.

admin admin Can perform all functions.

You can change the passwords at any time.

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The home page is shown in Figure 2-8.

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Figure 2-8. Web Interface Home Page

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Device Information

Status Summary

Display the general status report for the router by clicking on Summary under
Device Info (Figure 3-1).

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Figure 3-1. Status Summary

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WA N

Display the WAN status report from the by clicking on WAN under Device Info
(Figure 3-2).

Figure 3-2. WAN Status

When a WAN connection is configured, the screen looks like Figure 3-3.

Figure 3-3. WAN Status with WAN Connection

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LAN Statistics

3. Device Information

Display LAN statistics by clicking on LAN under Statistics (Figure 3-4).

Figure 3-4. LAN Statistics

WA N S t a t i s t i c s

Display WAN statistics by clicking on WAN under Statistics (Figure 3-5).

Figure 3-5. WAN Statistics

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ATM Statistics

Display ATM statistics by clicking on ATM under Statistics (Figure 3-6).

Figure 3-6. ATM Statistics

ADSL Statistics

Display ADSL statistics by clicking on ADSL under Statistics (Figure 3-7).

Figure 3-7. ADSL Status

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ADSL BER Test

3. Device Information

The ADSL Bit Error Rate (BER) test determines the quality of the ADSL
connection. The test is performed by transferring idle cells containing a known
pattern and comparing the received data with this known pattern to check for any
errors (Figure 3-8 and Figure 3-9).

Procedure

To run a BER test:

1. Click on the ADSL BER Test button.

2. Select the test duration and click on Start

3. Check the result.

Figure 3-8. ADSL BER Test — Start

Figure 3-9. ADSL BER Test — Result

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Route

Obtain the Routing status report by clicking on the Route item under Device Info
(Figure 3-10)

Figure 3-10. Route Information

ARP

Display the ARP status report by clicking on ARP under Device Info (Figure 3-11)

Figure 3-11. ARP Status

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Quick Setup

Quick Setup with Auto-Connect Enabled

Auto-connect will automatically detect the first usable PVC and automatically
detect PPPoE, PPPoA, and Bridge Protocol (with DHCP Server available). To use
auto-connect:

Procedure

1. Select Quick Setup. The Quick Setup initial screen appears.

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Figure 4-1. Quick Setup Initial Screen

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2. Select DSL Auto-Connect, then click on Next. The progress information
screen appears.

Figure 4-2. Detecting Available PVC

Figure 4-3. Detecting available PVC – Available PVC Detected

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Quick Setup with Auto-Connect Disabled

Procedure

1. Select Quick Setup. The Quick Setup initial screen appears.

2. Verify that DSL Auto-Connect is not selected. Entry boxes for VPI and VCI
appear when DSL Auto-Connect is not selected.

3. Specify VPI and VCI as directed by your ISP.

4. Quick Setup

Figure 4-4. Specifying VPI and VCI

4. Click on Next. The Connection Type screen appears.

Figure 4-5. Connection Type

5. Select the protocol and encapsulation type required by your ISP.

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6. Click on Next. Further parameters for the selected protocol are presented. For
example, if you selected PPPoA, the PPP Username and Password screen
appears.

Figure 4-6. PPP Username and Password

7. Click on Next. The Network Address Translation Settings screen appears.

Figure 4-7. NAT Settings

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8. Enter the settings specified by your ISP and click on Next. The Device Setup
screen appears.

Figure 4-8. Device Setup

9. If desired, configure configure the DSL Router IP address and Subnet Mask
for the LAN interface to correspond to your LAN's IP Subnet. If you want the
DHCP server to automatically assign IP addresses, then enable the DHCP
server and enter the range of IP addresses that the DHCP server can assign
to your computers. Disable the DHCP server if you would like to manually
assign IP addresses.

If you have a second IP address and subnet mask for the LAN interface, click
on the checkbox to configure it.

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10. Click on Next to continue. The WAN Setup Summary screen displays all WAN
settings that you have made. Check that the settings are correct before
clicking on the Save / Reboot button. Clicking on Save / Reboot saves your
settings and restarts your router.

Figure 4-9. WAN Setup - Summary

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Advanced Setup

WA N

Set up WAN parameters as directed by your ISP.

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Figure 5-1. WAN Setup Screen

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Add Function – ATM PVC Configuration

If you want to add a new rule for the WAN interface, click on the Add button. The
ATM PVC Configuration screen appears. The ATM PVC Configuration screen
allows you to configure an ATM PVC identifier (VPI and VCI) and select a service
category.

Figure 5-2. ATM PVC Configuration Screen

Verify the following values with your ISP before you change them.

 VPI (Virtual Path Identifier) – The valid range is 0 to 255.

 VCI (Virtual Channel Identifier) – The valid range is 32 to 65535.

 Service Category – Five classes of traffic defined are defined:

— UBR Without PCR (Unspecified Bit Rate without Peak Cell Rate)

— UBR With PCR (Unspecified Bit Rate with Peak Cell Rate) – UBR service

is suitable for applications that can tolerate variable delays and some cell
loss, such as data transfer, messaging, distribution, and retrieval, and
remote terminal applications such as telecommuting.

— CBR (Constant Bit Rate) – Used by applications that require a fixed data

rate that is continuously available during the connection time. It is
commonly used for uncompressed audio and video information such as
videoconferencing, interactive audio (telephony), and audio and video
distribution and retrieval.

— Non-Realtime VBR (Non-Real-time Variable Bit Rate) – Can be used for

data transfers that have critical response-time requirements such as
airline reservations, banking transactions, and process monitoring.

— Realtime VBR (Real-time Variable Bit Rate) – Used for time-sensitive

applications such as real-time video. Rt-VBR service allows the network
more flexibility than CBR.

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Connection Type Screen

1. Select the type of network protocol and encapsulation mode over the ATM

5. Advanced Setup

PVC that your ISP has instructed you to use, then click on Next button.

Figure 5-3. Connection Type Screen

2. Select a connection type and click on Next. In this example, the Bridge Service
screen appears.

Figure 5-4. Bridge Service Screen

3. Enter or select the parameters presented for the service type, and click on
Next. The WAN Setup - Summary screen appears.

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WAN Setup - Summary

1. Make sure that the settings on the WAN Setup - Summary screen match the
settings provided by your ISP. If all settings are correct, click on the Save
button to save these settings; if not, click on the Back button to make any
modifications. If you want to change any item after saving, click on the Edit
button to make any modifications.

Remove Function

Figure 5-5. WAN Setup Summary

2. Activate this WAN interface by clicking on the Finish button and further
configuring services over this interface. The router supports up to five WAN
connections.

If you want to delete a connection from the listed WAN setup, click in the Remove
check box next to the item, then click on the Remove button.

Figure 5-6. WAN Setup List

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WAN Setup Finish

5. Advanced Setup

After you change any item in WAN Setup, click on the Finish button to apply the
changes and reboot the system.

Figure 5-7. WAN Setup Reboot Message

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Local Area Network (LAN) Setup

You can configure the DSL Router IP address and Subnet Mask for the LAN
interface to conform your LAN's IP Subnet.

The Save button only saves the LAN configuration data. The Save/Reboot button
saves the LAN configuration data and reboots the router to make the new
configuration effective.

Figure 5-8. LAN Setup

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NAT

Virtual Servers

5. Advanced Setup

You can configure the Virtual Server, Port Triggering, and DMZ Host when NAT is
enabled.

A virtual server allows you to direct incoming traffic from the WAN side to a specific
IP address on the LAN side. Click on the Add button to add a virtual server.

Figure 5-9. NAT Virtual Server Setup

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You can select a Service or make new one. Enter the Server IP Address, then click
on Save/Apply to submit your configuration.

Figure 5-10. Virtual Server Add Screen

On this screen you can view and delete servers. Click in the check box under
Remove and click on the Remove button to delete selected virtual servers.

Figure 5-11. Removing Selected Virtual Servers

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Port Triggering

5. Advanced Setup

Click the on the Add button to add Port Triggering for your Internet application.

Figure 5-12. Port Triggering Setup Page

You can select an application every time or create new one for your application.
Then click on Save/Apply to save your settings.

Figure 5-13. Port Triggering Add Page

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The Port Triggering list screen appears after you save your selections. You can
delete an entry by clicking in the Remove column then clicking on the Remove
button.

Figure 5-14. Port Triggering List

DMZ Host

You can define the IP address of the DMZ Host on this screen. Enter the IP
address and click on Save/Apply.

Figure 5-15. DMZ Host Setup

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Firewall

For security reasons, firewall options can be configured only from the LAN side of
the router.

IP Filtering – Outgoing

The outgoing filter will block the traffic from the LAN side to the WAN side. Click on
Add to create filters.

5. Advanced Setup

Figure 5-16. IP Filtering – Outgoing Filter Setup

Input the filter name, source information (from the LAN side), and Destination
information (from the WAN side). Then click on Save/Apply.

Figure 5-17. IP Filtering - Outgoing Filter Add Page

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IP Filtering – Incoming

Incoming filter filters the traffic from the WAN side to the LAN side. Click on Add to
add incoming filter settings.

Figure 5-18. IP Filtering – Incoming Filter Setup Page

Enter a filter name, information about the source address (from the WAN side),
and information about the destination address ( to the LAN side). Select the
protocol and WAN interface. Then click on Save/Apply to add the setting.

Figure 5-19. IP Filtering - Incoming Filter Add

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Firewall – MAC Filtering

MAC filtering can forward or block traffic by MAC address. You can change the
policy or add settings to the MAC filtering table using the MAC Filtering Setup
screen.

5. Advanced Setup

Figure 5-20. IP Filtering - MAC Filtering Setup

If you click on Change Policy, a confirmation dialog lets you verify your change.

Figure 5-21. IP Filtering - MAC Filtering Policy Change Confirmation

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If you want to add a setting to the MAC filtering table, enter the Source and
Destination MAC address, and select protocol type, frame direction, and WAN
interface. Then click on Save/Apply to save it.

Figure 5-22. IP Filtering - MAC Filtering Add Page

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Port Mapping

5. Advanced Setup

Use the Port Mapping screen to map multiple ports to a PVC and create bridging
groups. Each group will perform as an independent network.

Figure 5-23. Port Mapping

To create a new mapping group:

1. Click on Add. The Port Mapping Configuration screen appears.

Figure 5-24. Creating a Port Mapping Entry

2. Enter a unique Group name.

3. Select interfaces from the available interface list and add them to the grouped
interface list using the arrow buttons to create the required mapping of the
ports.

4. Click on Save/Apply.

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Quality of Service

You can configure the Quality of Service to apply different priorities to traffic on the
router.

Figure 5-25. Quality of Service Setup

Click on Add and the Add Network Traffic Class Rule screen appears. To add a
rule:

1. Give a name to this traffic class.

2. Assign a priority level-low, medium, and high-to this traffic class.

3. Select an IP precedence from the range of 0–7.

4. Enter an IP Type of Service from the following selections-

— Normal Service

— Minimize Cost

— Maximize Reliability

— Maximize Throughput

— Minimize Delay

5. Last, enter the traffic conditions for the class such as the protocol (TCP / UDP,
TCP, UDP, or ICMP) to be used.

6. Click on Save / Apply to save the settings.

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Figure 5-26. Quality of Service Add Screen

Routing – Default Gateway

You can change the Default Gateway on the Routing - Default Gateway screen. By
default the Enable Automatic Assigned Default Gateway box is checked.

Figure 5-27. Default Gateway Setup

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If you want to specify the default gateway address, then uncheck the box as seen
below. Enter the default gateway address and, optionally, the WAN interface you
will use. Click on Save / Apply to save the settings.

If you add or change the default gateway address, you must reboot the router to
put the new default gateway IP address into effect.

Figure 5-28. Default Gateway Setup

Routing – Static Route

Use the Routing - Static Route screen to add a static route to the routing table.

Figure 5-29. Static Route Setup

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Enter the route information and click on Save/Apply to make it active. No reboot is
required.

Figure 5-30. Static Route Add

Routing – RIP

If RIP is enabled, the router operation can be configured as Active or Passive.

Figure 5-31. RIP Setup

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DNS Server

Use the DNS Server screen to request automatic assignment of a DNS or to
specify a primary and secondary DNS.

Figure 5-32. DNS Setup

Dynamic DNS

Use the Dynamic DNS screen to alias a dynamic IP address to a static hostname,
allowing your router to be easily accessed from anywhere on the Internet.

Figure 5-33. Dynamic DNS

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To set up a Dynamic DNS entry:

1. Click on Add. The Add Dynamic DNS screen appears.

Figure 5-34. Adding a Dynamic DNS Entry

2. Select a D-DNS Provider from the drop-down list.

3. Enter the Hostname you have selected for the interface.

5. Advanced Setup

4. Select the router Interface from the drop-down list.

5. Enter the information you used to register with the dynamic DNS service: for
DynDNS, enter your Username and Password; for TOZ, enter your E-mail
address and Key.

6. Click on Save/Apply.

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ADSL

There are three major items in the ADSL settings.

Modulation Methods

Phone Line Pair

Figure 5-35. DSL Settings

The following modulation methods are supported by the 6218 wireless router:

 G.dmt Enabled

 G.lite Enabled

 T1.413 Enabled

 ADSL Enabled

 Annex L Enabled

 ADSL2+ Enabled.

Do not change this setting unless so directed by your ISP.

The 6218 wireless router supports phone lines on pins 2 and 3 or pins 1 and 4 to
connect your ADSL line. If your phone system uses pins 2 and 3, attach a normal
RJ11 cable to the router and select "Inner pair" on the screen; if your phone
system uses pins 1 and 4, attach the phone with the supplied RJ11 cable and
select "Outer pair" on the screen.

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Capability

The following are included under Capability:

 Bitswap Enable

 SRA (Seamless Rate Adaptation) Enable

Do not change these settings unless so directed by your ISP.

DSL Advanced Settings

Do not change the DSL Advanced Settings unless so directed by your ISP. To view
the DSL Advanced Settings screen, click on the Advanced Settings button on the
DSL Settings screen (see Figure 5-35).

5. Advanced Setup

Figure 5-36. DSL Advanced Settings

There are five test modes between the router and your ISP:

 Normal test: Puts the router in a test mode in which it only sends a Normal

signal.

 Reverb test: Puts the router in a test mode in which it only sends a Reverb

signal.

 Medley test: Puts the router in a test mode in which it only sends a Medley

signal.

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Tone Selection

 No Retrain: In this mode the router will try to establish a connection as in

normal mode, but once the connection is up it will not retrain if the signal is
lost.

 L3: Puts the router into the L3 power state.

Select a test mode and click on Apply. Then click on Tone Selection.

To view the ADSL Tone Settings screen, click on the Tone Selection button of the
DSL Advanced Settings screen (see Figure 5-36).

The frequency band of ADSL is split up into 256 separate tones, each spaced

4.3125 kHz apart. With each tone carrying separate data, the technique operates
as if 256 separate modems were running in parallel. The tone range is from 0 to 31
for upstream and from 32 to 255 for downstream.

Do not change these settings unless so directed by your ISP.

Figure 5-37. Tone Settings

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Wireless

Wireless - Basic

5. Advanced Setup

The Wireless screens let you configure the settings for wireless access, security,
and protocols.

The Wireless - Basic screen lets you enable or disable Wi-Fi capability in the
router. The default setting for wireless is enabled. From this screen you can also
hide the access point so others cannot see your ID on the network.

Wireless - Security

Figure 5-38. Wireless – Basic

The next screen is the Wireless - Security screen which allows you to select the
network authentication method and to enable or disable WEP encryption. Note
that depending on the network authentication that is selected, the screen will
change accordingly so additional fields can be configured for the specific
authentication method.

Network authentication methods include the following-

 Open – Anyone can access the network. The default is a disabled WEP

encryption setting.

 Shared – WEP encryption is enabled and encryption key strength of 64-bit or

128-bit needs to be selected. Click on Set Encryption Keys to manually set the
network encryption keys. Up to 4 different keys can be set and you can come
back to select which one to use at any time.

 802.1X – Requires mutual authentication between a client station and the

router by including a RADIUS-based authentication server. Information about
the RADIUS server such as its IP address, port and key must be entered.

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WEP encryption is also enabled and the encryption strength must also be
selected.

 WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) – Usually used for the larger enterprise

environment, it uses a RADIUS server and TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity
Protocol) encryption (instead of WEP encryption, which is disabled). TKIP
uses 128-bit dynamic session keys (per user, per session, and per packet
keys).

 WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access - Pre-Shared Key) – WPA for home and

SOHO environments using the same strong TKIP encryption, per-packet key
construction, and key management that WPA provides in the enterprise
environment. The main difference is that the password is entered manually. A
Group Re-Key Interval time is also required.

 WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) – Second generation of WPA, which uses

AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) instead of TKIP as its encryption
method. Network Re-Auth Interval is the time in which another key needs to be
dynamically issued.

 WPA2-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 - Pre-Shared Key) – Suitable for home

and SOHO environments, WPA2-PSK uses AES encryption and requires you
to enter a password and a re-key interval time.

 Mixed WPA2 / WPA – During transitional times for upgrades in the enterprise

environment, this mixed authentication method allows upgraded users and
users not yet upgraded to access the network via the router. RADIUS server
information must be entered for WPA as well as a group re-key interval time.
Both TKIP and AES are used.

 Mixed WPA2 / WPA-PSK – Useful during transitional times for upgrades in the

home or SOHO environment, a pre-shared key must be entered along with the
group re-key interval time. Both TKIP and AES are also used.

Figure 5-39. Wireless – Security

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Wireless - MAC Filter

5. Advanced Setup

The MAC filter screen allows you to manage MAC address filters. Add the MAC
addresses that you want to manage and then select the mode that you want to use
to manage them. You can disable this feature or you can allow or deny access to
the MAC addresses that you add to the list.

Figure 5-40. Wireless – MAC Filter

The following screen appears when you want to add a MAC address to the filter.
Enter a MAC address in the form xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx where each xx is a two-digit
hexadecimal number (for example, 00-05-13-ba-c8-01), then click on the Save /
Apply button.

Figure 5-41. Wireless – MAC Filter Add

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Wireless - Bridge

The Wireless - Bridge screen lets you determine whether the router acts as an
access point or a wireless bridge.

Wireless - Advanced

Figure 5-42. Wireless – Bridge

The Wireless - Advanced screen lets you configure advanced features of the
wireless LAN network:

 AP Isolation – If you select enable, then each of your wireless clients will not

be able to communicate with each other.

 Band – The default setting is 2.4GHz - 802.11g

 Channel – 802.11b and 802.11g use channels to limit interference from other

devices. If you are experiencing interference with another 2.4 Ghz device such
as a baby monitor, security alarm, or cordless phone, then change the channel
on your router.

 Multicast Rate – The rate at which a message is sent to a specified group of

recipients.

 Basic Rate – The set of data transfer rates that all the stations will be capable

of using to receive frames from a wireless medium.

 Fragmentation Threshold – Used to fragment packets which help improve

performance in the presence of radio frequency (RF) interference.

 RTS Threshold (Request to Send Threshold) – Determines the packet size of

a transmission through the use of the router to help control traffic flow.

 DTIM Interval – Sets the Wake-up interval for clients in power-saving mode.

 Beacon Interval – A packet of information that is sent from a connected device

to all other devices where it announces its availability and readiness. A beacon
interval is a period of time (sent with the beacon) before sending the beacon
again. The beacon interval may be adjusted in milliseconds (ms).

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 Xpress Technology – A technology that utilizes standards based on

framebursting to achieve higher throughput. With Xpress Technology enabled,
aggregate throughput (the sum of the individual throughput speeds of each
client on the network) can improve by up to 25 percent in 802.11g only
networks and up to 75 percent in mixed networks comprising 802.11g and

802.11b equipment.

 54g Mode – 54g is a proprietary Wi-Fi technology that provides higher speed,

reach, and security.

 54g Protection – The 802.11g standards provide a protection method so

802.11g and 802.11b devices can co-exist in the same network without
"speaking" at the same time. Do not disable 54g Protection if there is a
possibility that a 802.11b device may need to use your wireless network. In
Auto Mode, the wireless device will use RTS/CTS (Request to Send / Clear to
Send) to improve 802.11g performance in mixed 802.11g/802.11b networks.
Turn protection off to maximize 802.11g throughput under most conditions.

 WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) – WMM provides QoS functionality for Wi-Fi

multimedia applications by prioritizing traffic demands from different
applications on the network.

Figure 5-43. Wireless – Advanced

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Diagnostics

Testing the DSL Connection

The diagnostics screen allows you to run diagnostic tests to check your DSL
connection. The screen shows test results for three connections:

 Connection to your local network

 Connection to your DSL service provider

 Connection to your Internet service provider

Use the Test and Test with OAM F4 buttons to retest if necessary.

6

Figure 6-1. Diagnostics

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Management

Saving and Restoring the Configuration

The configuration of your router can be backed up to a file, and also can be
restored from a file. You can also restore the router to its factory default
configuration.

Backing Up Configuration Settings

To back up your settings, select Management -> Settings -> Backup Settings.

7

Figure 7-1. Back Up Settings Screen

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Verify that you would like to save the file.

Figure 7-2. Backup Settings Upload Confirmation

Select the location where you want to save the file.

Figure 7-3. Backup Settings File Location

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Restoring Configuration Settings

To restore saved settings, select Management -> Settings -> Restore User
Settings.

7. Management

Figure 7-4. Restore User Settings Screen

Select the backup file you want to restore and click on Update Settings.

Figure 7-5. Restore Settings File Location

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The router will restore settings and reboot to activate the restored settings.

Figure 7-6. Upload in Progress Screen

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Restoring Default Settings

Restore Default will erase all current settings and restore the router to factory
default settings.

To restore the router to factory default settings, select Management -> Settings ->
Restore Default.

7. Management

Figure 7-7. Restore Default Settings Screen

Reply OK to the confirmation dialog.

Figure 7-8. Restore Default Confirmation Dialog

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The router will restore the default settings and reboot.

Figure 7-9. Restore Default Settings Reboot

System Log

The System Log dialog allows you to view the System Log and configure the
System Log options.

Figure 7-10. System Log

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View System Log

7. Management

Click on the "View System Log" button to check the log file.

Figure 7-11. View System Log

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7. Management

Configure System Log

If the log is enabled, the system will log selected events: Emergency, Alert, Critical,
Error, Warning, Notice, Informational, and Debugging. All events above or equal to
the selected log levels will be logged (maintained in the system log file) and
displayed.

If the selected mode is Remote or Both, events will be sent to the specified IP
address and UDP port of a remote system log server. If the selected mode is Local
or Both, events will be recorded in the local memory.

Figure 7-12. System Log Configuration

Select the desired values and click on the "Save/Apply" button to configure the
system log options.

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SNMP

7. Management

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) allows a management application
to retrieve statistics and status from the SNMP agent in the router. Use the SNMP
screen to set up parameters for SNMP access.

Figure 7-13. SNMP Screen

Select the desired values and click on Save/Apply to configure the SNMP options.

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Internet Time

Use the Internet Time screen to specify whether the router uses Simple Network
Time Protocol (SNTP) to obtain the time of day from NTP servers on the Internet.

To set up the router to obtain time from an NTP server:

1. Select “Automatically synchronize with Internet time servers”. The SNTP fields
appear.

Figure 7-14. Internet Time Screen

2. Select NTP servers.

3. Specify the time zone offset for your router’s location.

4. Click on Save/Apply.

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Access Control – Services

You can enable or disable some services of your router by LAN or WAN. If no WAN
connection is defined, only the LAN side can be configured.

7. Management

Figure 7-15. Services Setup

Access Control – IP Addresses

Web access to the router can be limited when Access Control Mode is enabled.
The IP addresses of allowed hosts can be added using Access Control -> IP
Address.

Figure 7-16. IP Address Setup

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7. Management

To assign the IP address of the management station that is permitted to access
the local management services, enter the IP address in the box and click on the
Save/Apply button.

Figure 7-17. Access Control – IP Address Add Screen

Access Control – Passwords

Use Access Control -> Passwords to change a password. Select an account and
enter the current password and the new password. Then click on Save/Apply.

Figure 7-18. Access Control – Passwords Screen

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Update Software

7. Management

If your ISP releases new software for this router, follow these steps to perform an
upgrade.

1. Obtain an updated software image file from your ISP.

2. Enter the path to the image file location or click on the "Browse" button to
locate the image file.

3. Click on the Update Software button once to upload the new image file.

Figure 7-19. Update Software

Note

The update process takes about two minutes to complete, and your router will
reboot automatically.

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Reboot Router

Select Management -> Reboot Router to reboot the router using the web interface.
The router will save the current configuration and reboot itself using the new
configuration. The rebooting process takes about two minutes to complete.

Figure 7-20. Reboot Router Screen

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Specifications

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Table A-1. 6218-I1 Specifications

A

Specification Criteria

DSL Protocol Support ANSI T1.413 (Full Rate ADSL)

ITU G.992.1 (DMT)
ITU G.992.2 (G.lite)
ITU G.992.3 (ADSL2)
ITU G.992.5 (ADSL2+)
ITU G.994.1 (G.hs)
ITU G.997.1

Environment Operating Temperature: 32° F to 104° F (0° C to 40° C)

Storage Temperature: –4° F to 149° F (–20° C to 65° C)
Humidity: 5% to 95%, non-condensing

Interfaces DSL Line: RJ11

Ethernet: 10/100BaseT, RJ45
Wireless: 802.11b, 802.11g

Power 100 VAC, 50 Hz

110 VAC, 60 Hz
220 VAC, 50/60 Hz

Size 1.2" High x 6.5" Wide x 4.4" Deep

(3.0 cm High x 16.5 cm Wide x 11.2 cm Deep)

Weight (Shipping) 1.5 lbs (0.7 kg)

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Index

A

About This Guide, v
Access Control

IP Addresses, 7-11
Passwords, 7-12
Services, 7-11

ADSL, 5-22

BER Test, 3-5

Statistics, 3-4
Advanced Settings, DSL, 5-23
Advanced Setup, 5-1
ARP, 3-6
ATM

PVC Configuration, 5-2

Statistics, 3-4

B

Backing Up Configuration Settings, 7-1
BER Test, 3-5
Bridge Service, 5-4
Bridging groups, 5-15

C

Cables, Installing, 2-2
Capability, 5-23
CE Marking, B
Configuring

PC, 2-4

System Log, 7-8
Connecting Hardware, 2-2
Connection Type, 5-3

Document

Feedback, A
Purpose and Intended Audience, v

Summary, v
Domain Name Server, 5-20
Dynamic DNS, 5-20

E

EMI Notice

Canada, D

Japan, D
Environment, A-1
Ethernet

cable, 2-2

F

FCC Part 15 Declaration, B
Features, 1-1
Firewall, 5-11

MAC Filtering, 5-13
Firmware Update, 7-13
Front Panel, 1-3

G

Gateway, Default, 5-17

H

Hardware

Connections, 2-2

Installation, 2-1

D

Default Gateway, 5-17
Default IP Address, 2-4
Definitions, 1-1
Device Information, 3-1
Diagnostics, 6-1
Dimensions, A-1
DMZ Host, 5-10
DNS, 5-20

Dynamic, 5-20

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I

Important Safety Instructions, B
Installing hardware, 2-2
Interfaces, A-1
Internet Time, 7-10
Introduction, 1-1
IP Address

Access Control, 7-11

Of Router, 2-4
IP Filtering

Incoming, 5-12

Outgoing, 5-11

Index

J

Japan Notices, D

L

Local Area Network (LAN)

ports, connecting, 2-2
Setup, 5-6
Statistics, 3-3

Logging In, 3-1

M

MAC Filtering, 5-13
Management, 7-1
Mapping ports, 5-15
Modulation Methods, 5-22

N

NAT, 5-7
Network Interface Card, 2-2
Notice

to Users of the Canadian Telephone Network, D
to Users of the United States Telephone Network, C

O

Operating Environment, A-1

P

Parts List, 1-2
Password

Access Control, 7-12

Default, 2-10
PC Setup, 2-1
Phone Line Pair, 5-22
Port Mapping, 5-15
Port Triggering, 5-9
Power

Specifications, A-1

Supply, 2-2
Product-Related Documents, vi
Protocols Supported, A-1
PVC

Adding, 5-2

Configuring, 5-2

Detecting, 4-1

Q

Quality of Service, 5-4, 5-16
Quick Setup, 4-1

R

Rear Panel, 1-4
Reboot Router, 7-14
Restoring

Configuration Settings, 7-3

Default Settings, 7-5
RIP, 5-19
Route status, 3-6
Routing

Default Gateway, 5-17

RIP, 5-19

Static Route, 5-18

S

Sales, Service, and Training Information, A
Saving and Restoring Configuration, 7-1
Services, Access Control, 7-11
Shipping Weight, A-1
Size, A-1
SNTP, 7-10
Specifications, A-1
Static Route, 5-18
Statistics

ADSL, 3-4

ATM, 3-4

LAN, 3-3

WAN, 3-3
Status

ARP, 3-6

Route, 3-6

Summary, 3-1

WAN, 3-2
System Log, 7-6

Configuring, 7-8
System Requirements, 1-2

T

Test

BER, 3-5

DSL Connection, 6-1
Time, 7-10
Tone Selection, 5-24
Trademarks, A

U

Update Software, 7-13
User Name, Default, 2-10

V

View System Log, 7-7
Virtual Servers, 5-7

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W

WAN, 3-2, 5-1

Setup, 5-4
Statistics, 3-3

Status, 3-2
Warranty, A
Web Interface

Home Page, 2-11

Using, 3-1

Weight, A-1
Windows 2000, 2-7
Windows 95, 2-8
Windows 98, 2-8
Windows ME, 2-7
Windows NT, 2-9
Windows XP, 2-5

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